ENVIRONMENT

Let's harness the energy of our youth to shape climate emergency declarations

By Fay Holland | 14 November 2021

Fay Holland of Groundwork says young people want to be involved in decisions about tackling the c...

HEALTH

Levelling up  - slogan or strategy?

By Cllr George Duggins | 12 November 2021

If an area is deprived and needs investment it shouldn’t have to pit itself against neighbouring ...

WHITEHALL

Delayed SEND review to reduce 'local variation'

By Dan Peters | 11 November 2021

Proposals coming out of the Government’s review of special educational needs and disability (SEND...

FINANCE

Can we have both levelling up and devo?

By Heather Jameson | 10 November 2021

Levelling up local government finance needs a more centralised system of funding, says Heather Ja...

RECRUITMENT

The hybrid era

By Neil Lupin | 09 November 2021

Managing partner at Green Park Neil Lupin looks at hybrid working in local government and suggest...

COUNCIL TAX

Local government must be at the heart of proposals for levelling up

By Simon Edwards | 09 November 2021

The CCN, along with the Local Government Association and others, worked tirelessly to make the ca...

CLIMATE CHANGE

More than just blah, blah, blah

By Heather Jameson | 09 November 2021

As COP26 draws to a close, Heather Jameson reports on a Local Partnerships webinar, where some of...

BUSINESS

EXCLUSIVE: Insurance mutual prepares 'fresh offer' for councils

By Dan Peters | 09 November 2021

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) fledgling insurance mutual is preparing a ‘fresh offer’ ...

WHITEHALL

LGA insists in-person peer reviews will continue for now

By Dan Peters | 09 November 2021

Local Government Association (LGA) peer reviews will continue to be held in person despite a call...

CLIMATE CHANGE

Chancellor's 'age of optimism' doesn't ring true for council finances

By Cllr Darren Rodwell | 09 November 2021

The Spending Review did not bring funding back to anything like 2010 levels and London boroughs a...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council